What is the meaning of Vacancies, etc not to invalidate proceedings of Appellate Tribunal? Section 36 of The BTP (Prohibition) Amendment Act 2016
No act or proceeding of the Appellate Tribunal shall be invalid merely by
reason of -
(a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of the Tribunal; or
(b) any defect in the appointment of a person acting as a Member of the
Tribunal; or
(c) any irregularity in the procedure of the Tribunal not affecting the merits of the case
Section 31 Composition etc of Appellate Tribunal
Section 32 Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members of Appellate Tribunal
Section 33 Terms and conditions of services of Chairperson and Members of Appellate Tribunal
Section 34 Term of office of Chairperson and Members
Section 35 Removal of Chairperson and Member from office in certain circumstances
Section 36 Vacancies, etc not to invalidate proceedings of Appellate Tribunal
Section 37 Resignation and removal
Section 38 Member to act as Chairperson in certain circumstances